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Making your home smarter might involve swapping in a connected thermostat that can save energy or adding a few cameras to keep an eye on things. But what about getting into the house? Smart locks are weirdly expensive, but the August smart lock is on sale today at a few retailers. It's $90 cheaper than usual, and you can get it in time for Christmas.

August installs on the inside of the door, but it uses the existing exterior hardware.

One of the biggest trends in consumer technology over the last few years has been the rise of the smart home. The number of different device categories that now make up the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) has grown immensely, with connected appliances now found in many households across the US and beyond.

The smart home was once an expensive hobby for tech-fiends only but has now become an affordable aspiration for normal people.

Each year, we see more and more smart home products pop up and go on sale. Today, we have August's second-generation lock — currently, you can find this item at Amazon or Best Buy for $149.99, $80 off.

This lock attaches to your current deadbolt, meaning that it can install in a few minutes. It syncs up with the app on your phone, Android or iOS, for you to control remotely.

Each year, we see more and more smart home products pop up and go on sale. Today, we have August's second-generation lock — currently, you can find this item at Amazon or Best Buy for $149.99, $80 off.

This lock attaches to your current deadbolt, meaning that it can install in a few minutes. It syncs up with the app on your phone, Android or iOS, for you to control remotely.

August Home makes smart locks and doorbells with cameras. Assa Abloy, the world's largest lock and access company, can only make dumb locks. If you're the latter and you want to get into the business of former, there's a simple solution. And that's exactly what Assa Abloy is doing, opting to purchase the fledgling US smart lock firm.

Swedish conglomerate Assa Abloy operates in 70 countries and is responsible for Yale, one of the world's most recognizable lock brands.